Perry Lansing "Lanny" Hemmings^[1]

1954 - 2023  (68 years)

• Name	Perry Lansing "Lanny" Hemmings  [2, 3, 4]
  Birth	25 Aug 1954  [2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Obituary	The family of Perry Lansing "Lanny" Hemmings will host a gathering of family and friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. A service to celebrate his life of 68 years is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Trinity Church Chapel, followed by a graveside service at Anton Cemetery. He died on Friday, May 26, 2023. Please visit www.memorialdesigners.net for a service broadcasting schedule, floral purchasing, and an area to share stories of Lanny with his family. Lanny Hemmings was born on August 25, 1954, to the late Perry William Hemmings of Dobson, NC and Mattie Ruth Nance Hemmings of Winston Salem, NC. He was also raised by his late stepmother, Melba Faylene Hemmings of Black Mountain, NC. Lanny received music education from Atlanta Christian College and Florida Atlantic University. He held numerous ministry positions throughout his 40-plus year career, including Youth Pastor, Music Pastor, Senior Pastor, and Executive Pastor. Locations of ministry service include Community Christian Church of Plantation, FL, Southeast Christian Church of Louisville, KY, Mount Carmel Christian Church of Stone Mountain, GA, Eastview Christian Church of Bloomington, IL, Arlington Christian Church of Arlington, TX, Raintree Christian Church of Lubbock, TX, Trinity Church of Lubbock, TX, First Assembly of Lubbock, TX, Central Christian Church of Clovis, NM. Lanny was married to his lovely wife, Joella Matthews Hemmings, and they had three children each from previous marriages. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, his sister Nancy Ruth Owens. Those left to cherish his memory include wife, Joella Matthews Hemmings of Anton, TX, her children Mark Matthews of Anton, TX, Angi Martin and husband, Terry of Olton, TX, and Marci Ramos of Shallowater, TX; Lanny's children, Hannah Elizabeth Jackson and husband, Mike of Lubbock, TX, John "Barrett" Hemmings and wife, Allison of Houston, TX and Emily Jane Farr and husband, Jake of Austin, TX; sister Althea Ray Sine of Coco Beach, Florida and brother-in-law, Butch Sine. Grandchildren include Emery Gray Hemmings, Grace Drake, Faith Drake, Jake Jackson, Hunter and Makenzie Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Allie Jackson, Bryson and Kylee Matthews, Zach and Allie Matthews, Pecos Martin, Dusti Jo and Swade Hammonds, Breken Ramos, Rylen Ramos, and Easten Ramos. Great grandchildren include Everett Jackson, Steelee Martin, Asher Matthews, Quincy Hammonds, and Isla Hammonds. Nieces include Leigh Waters, Jennifer Duncan, and Susan Burns. Lanny held many revivals from coast to coast and participated in mission work in New Zealand and Kenya, Africa. He taught in several Bible colleges regarding worship leading and music ministry. Lanny directed and led music for many state and national conventions. He loved building music/worship ministries and loved singing all his life. Teaching and preaching the Word was his favorite thing in the world. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Lanny's honor to For Her Women's Healthcare Clinic in Lubbock, Texas.
  d'Aboville #	1.01.02.01.02.08.02.06.02.03
  Death	26 May 2023  [2]
  Burial	1 Jun 2023	Anton Cemetery, Anton, Hockley, Texas, USA   [2]
  	Anton Cemetery
  Person ID	I232543294440	Doby
  Last Modified	29 May 2024

  
  

  Father	Perry William Hemmings,   b. 02 Aug 1915, Surry County, North Carolina, USA d. 24 Sep 2001, Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA (Age 86 years)
  Mother	Mattie Ruth Nance,   b. 1 Sep 1925, Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA d. 12 Aug 1996, Brevard County, Florida, USA (Age 70 years)
  Marriage	31 Aug 1943	Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA   [5, 6, 7]
  Divorce	Dec 1964	Volusia County, Florida, USA   [8]
  Family ID	F386	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Jane Ellen Marion
  Children	1. Hannah Elizabeth Hemmings   2. John Barrett Hemmings   3. Emily Jane Hemmings
  Family ID	F2073	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 Feb 2024

  
  

  Family 2	Joella M Matthews
  Family ID	F2075	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 Feb 2024

  
  

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